Jenifer

The first name Jenifer represents an alternative spelling of Jennifer, a Cornish form of the name Guinevere, which has its origin in the Old Welsh Gwenhwyfar. Translated into German, the name means 'the white fairy', 'the white spirit', 'the bright phantom', or also 'the beautiful face' and 'the white cheek'.

What does the name Jenifer mean?

Jenifer is a girl's name considered an alternative spelling of Jennifer. This Cornish variant of the name Guinevere derives from the Old Welsh Gwenhwyfar. In German, it is translated as 'the white fairy', 'the white spirit', 'the bright phantom', as well as 'the beautiful face' and 'the white cheek'. The name has its roots in Old Welsh and Celtic, composed of two elements. The first element, gwyn or gwen, stands for 'beautiful', 'white', 'blonde', 'bright', 'light', 'holy', and 'blessed'. The second element, hwyfar, means 'smooth' and 'soft' and can also be interpreted as 'the phantom', 'the spirit', or 'the fairy'. The name became famous through the character of Guinevere, who plays a central role as the wife of King Arthur and the lover of Sir Lancelot in the Celtic Arthurian legend. Additionally, she was seduced by Mordred before the Battle of Camlann. Other variants of the name include Gwenhyfar, Gwenifer, Gwenevere, and Guenevere. Common alternative forms include Jenifa, Jenifre, Jeniffer, Jennyfer, Jenniver, Jennipher, Jennifa, Jenniffer, and Jennefer.

Where does the name Jenifer come from?

Jenifer is a feminine first name with Old Welsh and Celtic roots, meaning 'the white fairy'.

How do you pronounce Jenifer?

The pronunciation of Jenifer sounds soft and flowing, with a clear syllable structure. The name is often pronounced as 'Dshe-ni-fer' [ˈdʒɛnɪfɚ], starting with an open, bright sound. The middle syllable remains subtle, while the gentle ending harmoniously rounds off the sound. Jenifer conveys a friendly and balanced aura - soft, flowing, and with a calm, uncomplicated presence.

When is the name day of Jenifer?

The name day for Jenifer is celebrated on May 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Jenifer is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. The best ranking the name achieved was in 2010, reaching 2,348th place. In the last ten years, Jenifer has been given as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,795th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,234th.

Nicknames & pet names

Jen / Jeni / Jeninka / Jenna / Jenni / Jennie / Jenny / Jeny

Similar first names

Famous people

• Jenifer Bartoli (singer)
• Jenifer Benitez (diver from Spain)
• Jenifer Brening (singer)
• Jenifer Levin (writer from the USA)
• Jenifer Lewis (actress from the USA)
• Jenifer McKitrick (American composer)
• Jenifer Morilla (Spanish footballer)
• Jenifer Wayne (English writer)
• Jennifer Rush (American singer)